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Samuel Stroum oral history interview, 1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stroum, Samuel, 1921-2001
- Title
- Samuel Stroum oral history interview
- Dates
- 1983 (inclusive)19831983
- Quantity
- 4 sound cassettes (3 hrs. 40 min.); transcript: 98 pages
- Collection Number
- 3519 (Accession No. 3519-001)
- Summary
- Oral history of Jewish philanthropist of Seattle, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Jewish philanthropist
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Tape recorded interview conducted by Howard Droker on 11 Aug 1983.
Stroum, Seattle's leading Jewish philanthropist, describes his early life in Waltham, Mass., his Army Air Corps career in World War II, and his business career. He talks about his involvement in the Jewish Federation beginning in 1967 and his leadership role in the JCC financial crisis of 1982. Finally, he discusses his other activities, particularly with the University of Washington's Jewish Studies, University Hospital, and the President's Club.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Listen to the audio recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Businessmen--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Businessmen--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Jews--Washington (State) --Seattle
- Jews--Washington (State) --Seattle--Interviews
Personal Names
- Stroum, Samuel, 1921-2001--Archives
Corporate Names
- Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Jewish Studies Program
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle
- Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
- University of Washington. Hospital
- University of Washington. President's Club
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Droker, Howard (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)